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While a ran may wash viruses away, it is still dangerous for a young puppy to sniff around where strange dogs have eliminated. I was disappointed to see the one answer to your last question talking about socialization with other dogs. While that is important, if a puppy was left with its litter and mother until at least 6 weeks, it should be well socialized with other dogs. It is time to be learning to live with people and their world. So yes, take him out for walks. Avoid parks where there are other dogs. Walk places where there are paved sidewalks and people. Don't let him sniff poles and other things that attract dogs to mark. Politely excuse yourself and go on without letting him greet other dogs. Never again will your dog accept new things as well as now.